Genesis launch the all-new G70 this
summer and the company has finally released detailed specifications about the
US-spec model. Starting with the 2019 G70 Advanced 2.0T, the luxury sedan has a
stylish and sporty exterior which features LED daytime running lights, LED
taillights and 18-inch alloy wheels.
Moving into the cabin, drivers will find a
leather-wrapped tilt / telescopic steering wheel, a dual-zone automatic climate
control system and a 12-way power driver’s seat. The model also comes equipped
with a proximity key, a push-button ignition and an 8-way power passenger’s
seat. Other highlights include an auto-dimming rearview mirror, HomeLink
connectivity, a 7-inch LCD display in the instrument cluster and an 8-inch
infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
On the safety front, the G70 has an assortment of
driver assistance systems including forward collision avoidance with pedestrian
detection, blind-spot collision warning with rear cross-traffic alert and smart
cruise control with a stop and go function. The model also has high beam
assist, a tire pressure monitoring system and a rearview camera with parking
guidelines.
Moving up to the G70 Elite 2.0T rewards buyers with
LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers and front / rear parking sensors. The model
also comes equipped with a sunroof, power-folding auto-dimming exterior mirrors
and approach lights that display the Genesis logo.
The interior is more luxurious as it features
leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, aluminum trim and a
15-speaker Lexicon audio system. Buyers will also find a power tilt /
telescopic steering wheel, an integrated memory system for the seats and GPS
navigation with free lifetime updates.
The G70 Prestige 2.0T packs on the high-end
amenities as it has Nappa leather seats, a microfiber headliner and heated rear
seats. Other highlights include a head-up display, a wireless smartphone
charger and a surround-view monitor.
Buyers looking for something more performance-oriented
have two options. The first is the G70 Dynamic 2.0T which adds a limited-slip
differential and 19-inch alloy wheels with summer tires. The G70 Sport 2.0T goes even
further as it has copper headlight bezels, tinted taillights and a dark chrome
grille. Inside, there are alloy pedals and revised Nappa leather seats with
“sport quilting.”
While the G70 Sport 2.0T comes standard with an
automatic transmission, opting for the six-speed manual adds additional
performance equipment. Highlights include a sports exhaust system and a Brembo
braking system.
The G70 Advanced 3.3T is largely identical to the
G70 Elite 2.0T but it features additional equipment including a sport-tuned
suspension, Brembo brakes, a limited-slip differential and a dual exhaust. One step up is the G70 Elite 3.3T
which adds rain-sensing wipers, parking sensors and a sunroof. The model also
has a wireless smartphone charger and low beam assist.
The G70 Prestige 3.3T has Nappa leather seats, a
microfiber headliner and heated rear seats. There’s also a surround-view
monitor and a head-up display. Lastly, there’s the G70 Sport 3.3T which has the same styling
features as the 2.0T model as well as an electronically controlled suspension.
2.0T models are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter
four-cylinder engine that produces 252 hp and 352
Nm of torque. It can be connected to either a six-speed manual or an
eight-speed automatic transmission. Customers can also opt for a
twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6 which develops 365 hp and 509 Nm of torque. Another option is the all-wheel drive system which is
available on all models except the G70 2.0T Sport with the six-speed manual.
Genesis hasn’t released pricing, but the G70 is
expected to start around US$ 32,000.
